The war in Israel is unnerving military officials all the way to South Korea. Soldiers there are currently training alongside US forces to repel potential “Hamas-style” surprise attacks coming from North Korea — a country that’s been sending weapons to Hamas, according to Seoul. The World’s Patrick Winn discusses the latest ongoing live-fire drills near the Korean border with The World’s Carolyn Beeler.
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